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Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader!
If you had a magic wand, would you use it to make the Scouting program better and more fun for youth so they stayed in Scouting longer, so it had a larger impact on their lives? What if the same magic wand made leadership roles easier, more rewarding, and led to better retention among adult leaders? Would using that magic wand be a top priority?
Well, such a magic wand does exist—in the form of the training programs for leaders.
Common sense tells us that training is important, and research shows the importance of trained leaders. A trained leader is knowledgeable and more confident in the role being performed. Trained leaders exhibit a knowledge and confidence that is picked up by people around them. Trained leaders impact the quality of programs, leader tenure, youth tenure, safety, and a whole lot more. A trained leader is better prepared to make the Scouting program all it can be!
What's a "Trained" Leader?
What's a "Trained" Leader?
Let's get to 100% trained leaders for our Pack!
✔️ 1. Active Membership with BSA My.Scouting
✔️ 2. Youth Protection training online
✔️ 3. Hazardous Weather Training - 3o minutes online
✔️ 4. Position-Specific Training (Cubmaster, Den Leader or Committee Member) - SEE BELOW
➕ Additionally, the Pack needs a MINIMUM of 1 Baloo-Trained Leader on every Pack overnight. It's helpful to have multiple Baloo-Trained leaders in the pack if they cannot attend a specific campout.
Pack Committee Member Training
Pack Committee Member Training
Total time: 53 minutes
Description
Position-specific training is designed for the Pack Committee Member. The objective of this learning plan is to prepare leaders for conducting meetings as new leaders.
Den Leader Training
Den Leader Training
Total time: 125 minutes
Description
Training designed for Den Leaders and Assistant Den Leaders
Cubmaster Training
Cubmaster Training
Total time: 117 minutes
Description
Position Specific training designed for the Cubmaster and Assistant Cubmaster.
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation – BALOO
Basic Adult Leader Outdoor Orientation – BALOO
This one-and-a-half-day course is designed as an introduction to the Cub Scout outdoor program for leaders interested in adding a camping component to their Pack activities. BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component and an overnight outdoor camping experience. Completing this course is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a Pack overnighter.
Monthly District Roundtable Meetings
Monthly District Roundtable Meetings
Once a month, Scouting volunteers in a local community come together to provide information about local Scouting events, activities, and programs. Roundtables play a significant role in providing continuous supplemental training for unit leaders. This monthly event provides program topic guidance and structure suggestions for unit leaders.
A fun environment creates excitement around the coming month of activities and programs for unit leaders to carry back for unit implementation.
Additional Adult Training
Additional Adult Training
DISTRICT DAY OF TRAINING
DISTRICT DAY OF TRAINING
Every year, the Iron Horsel District hosts multiple opportunities for training. These will be announced through the committee.
UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING
UNIVERSITY OF SCOUTING
Each January, Circle Ten Council offers the best and most comprehensive training available at the University of Scouting. This one-day event offers training for new and experienced leaders alike. Courses are available for all program levels, including Varsity, Venturing, and Sea Scouts. Everything you could possibly be interested in is offered: from Cub Scout Chemistry to Dutch Oven Cooking! This is an opportunity not to be missed. Registration opens in the fall, and the early “bird” gets the best selection of classes and reduced pricing.
WOOD BADGE
WOOD BADGE
Wood Badge is the pinnacle of adult leader training offered by the BSA. The course comprises six days of training, typically spread over two, three-day weekends, followed by participant application of the concepts learned through self-selected projects designed to benefit Scouting. Circle Ten Council is proud to offer four Wood Badge courses annually: winter, spring, summer (at Philmont Scout Ranch), and fall. If you haven’t been to Wood Badge, you’re missing out on something special.
TRAINER’S EDGE
TRAINER’S EDGE
Offered four times annually, this course is required for both adults and youth staffing either NYLT or Wood Badge but is highly recommended for anyone involved in training. It is co-ed, open to youth over 13 and adults, and focused on enhancing presentation skills.
POWDER HORN
POWDER HORN
Looking for ideas to “spice up” your program? Wanting to try new things to keep older Scouts engaged? Powder Horn is the answer! This co-ed course is open to adults and youth 16+ (accompanied by adults from their unit). Participants are
exposed to outdoor/high adventure activities, such as shooting sports, climbing, scuba, water sports, and horseback riding, just to name a few. Outside consultants from various fields explain what is entailed from a facility, equipment, training, and safety perspective. Better yet, participants can try out and sample these activities themselves (if they choose).
PHILMONT TRAINING CENTER (PTC)
PHILMONT TRAINING CENTER (PTC)
Here’s one more training resource available to all leaders: the Philmont Training Center. Each summer, PTC offers weeklong sessions on many Scouting topics. Best of all, PTC is family-oriented, so the whole family can enjoy a week in the mountains of New Mexico. Children are offered age-specific day programs, and there’s even a spouse option of daily activities. PTC is summer camp for the whole family, and all will have a good time. PROMISE! If you’re Wood Badge trained, you might also want to consider the Philmont Leadership Challenge, an extension of your Wood Badge experience in an outdoor, backcountry environment.
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